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A collection of 30 non-fiction books created specifically for IB PYP Year 1 (ages 5–6+). In the class set, there are five books for each of the six transdisciplinary themes. Within every transdisciplinary theme, the books have been levelled to ensure a progression for readers. Check out the PYP Agents Book Band Reference List for an indication of the approximate year, age group and UK book band colour assigned to each book in the set. The PYP Agents series covers a wide range of exciting topics that directly support PYP units of inquiry. From making ice cream to being a good friend, from dinosaur detectives to wild weather, PYP Agents promotes inquiry, develops content knowledge and comprehension and sparks interest and engagement. 🔍 Discover the world: Using the transdisciplinary themes as a lens, delve into a world of exploration and discovery for young readers. 📖 Ignite curiosity: High-interest books for both independent and guided reading. Containing accessible text PLUS additional content for discussion, these books go beyond the traditional, levelled reader. 📚 Build vocabulary: Our non-fiction series introduces new words and terms, enriching children’s vocabulary and equipping them with language skills that extend beyond the pages. -
PYP Agents Year 1 Who We Are book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; person, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. Let's Celebrate Birthdays: Where do people have their ear pulled on their birthday? Which country celebrates everyone’s birthday on the same day? And what do different birthday sweets look like around the world? [Read more…] A Funny Feeling Inside: What does it feel like when you are happy? What does it feel like when you are sad? Can you feel two emotions at the same time? This book is all about our amazing feelings! [Read more…] Good Friends: A friend is someone very important to us. But does this mean you need to agree on everything? And what happens if you argue? Let’s find out what being a good friend really means. [Read more…] Festivals of Light: All around the world we celebrate special days with light! Read this book to find out how lamps, lights and lanterns are used by people everywhere to celebrate festivals. [Read more…] Eating the Rainbow: Do you know how you get all the magic minerals and vital vitamins to keep you healthy and strong? All you need to do is eat the rainbow! [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 Where We Are in Place and Time book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. Land of Ice and Snow: Which animals live on the coldest continent on Earth? Where does the sun never set in summer? And where is it more icy than the inside of your freezer? Let’s go to the land of ice and snow! [Read more…] Life in a Castle: Discover the fascinating world of castles! From towering fortresses to hidden dungeons – learn how kings, queens, and servants lived in these big and strong buildings. [Read more…] Talking Through Time: Phone calls, emails and letters are all ways we communicate. But we can also use emojis to show how we feel to someone else! Turn back time and find out what people did before emojis even existed. [Read more…] The Rainforest Is My Home: Can you guess the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest? From the tallest trees high in the sky, to the dark forest floor below, find out which animals call the rainforest their home. [Read more…] Dinosaur Detective: Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. There are none left today so how do we know about them? From teeth and bones to leaves and shells, there are lots of clues all around us. These clues tell us about what the dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 How We Express Ourselves book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. Painting Portraits: Some very famous artists have made portraits of other people and even themselves. But what about if you take a selfie? And what about portraits of your pet? There might be more to portraits than you think! [Read more…] The Magic of Music: We can make music with instruments, our voices or with our bodies! But did you know you can make music with water?! Read on to find out about the magical world of music. [Read more…] True Colours: Have you heard of the saying, ‘feeling blue’? Did you know that certain colours can make us feel a certain way? Come and take a look at the magical ways colour is used in our world. [Read more…] Fantastic Fairy Tales: Fairy tales are full of magic, quests, heroes and villains. But what can they teach us about being good, kind and brave? Let’s find out more about the fantastic world of fairy tales. [Read more…] Dots and Spots: Do you know which artist said every painting starts with a dot? Do you know which artist is known as the princess of polka dots? Read this book to fi nd out about very special artists who use dots and spots in their art. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 How the World Works book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. Is the Moon Made of Cheese?: The moon is like a giant picture. But how were the patterns made? Is there a person in the moon or could it be a rabbit? Maybe whoever left footprints on the moon can tell us if it is made from cheese! [Read more…] Making Ice Cream: What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Do you like chocolate, strawberry or vanilla? How about an ice cream that tastes like pizza? Find out how to make your own ice cream in this book and then you can add any flavour you like! [Read more…] Tiny Seed to Towering Tree: Which tree in the forest can grow as tall as seven giraffes standing on top of each other? I’ll give you a clue… It’s got something to do with acorns. And this book will tell you all about them. [Read more…] Wild Weather: What is a whiteout? How are thunderstorms made? And what happens in a dust storm? Find out how to prepare yourself for the world’s wildest weather. [Read more…] Amazing Amphibians: Amphibians are some of the most important animals in the world! But what makes them so special? Find out how these cold-blooded animals can help humans, can make poison and can grow new body parts. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 How We Organize Ourselves book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. A Surprise Gift: Mum and Grandmother want to buy Mia something really special for her birthday. But what is the best way of buying a gift? Should they go to a shop or buy something online? What do you think? [Read more…] Money: We use money to buy all sorts of things. Did you know that each country has its own money? What is money made from? Find out about different types of money and how it is used all over the world. [Read more…] Unusual Schools Around the World: It is very important to make sure children have a place to go to school. But did you know that some schools are in caves, on boats, and up trees? Find out more about these amazing and unusual schools all over the world. [Read more…] Giants in the Sky: The world is full of buildings that stretch right up into the sky. But do you know where the tallest building in the world is? And can we build one that is even taller? [Read more…] Fighting Fire: Being a firefighter is a very important job. Let’s find out about the brave and strong people who help us (and our animals!) when there is an emergency. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 Sharing the Planet book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. Ready to Recycle: Did you know that you can make some amazing things by recycling? If we throw things away, then we can damage the air, the sea and the sky. So read this book to find out how to get ready to recycle! [Read more…] Zookeepers: What is the best thing about being a zookeeper? It might be working with your favourite animals. But how would you feel about cleaning up the animal poo?! Let’s find out more about this special job. [Read more…] Wiggly Worms: Imagine being happy if you were covered in slime! And imagine if your slime meant you were able to escape from animals who wanted to eat you. Isn’t it fantastic that the amazing world of worms is just under your feet? [Read more…] Food Chains: Some animals eat only plants. Some animals eat only meat. And some animals eat a mixture of both. Find out about food chains and the different ways animals and plants get their energy to survive. [Read more…] Endangered Animals: When a species becomes endangered, there’s a chance that it might disappear forever. Every year that goes by, there are more and more animals at risk. How do animals become endangered and what can we do to help? [Read more…] -
PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". This new and highly engaging series:- supports the Enhanced PYP
- is suitable for children from ages 7–8+ (Year 3+ / Grade 2+)
- is published with 100+ free, downloadable teaching and learning materials
- full to bursting with inquiry questions, prompts and activities to encourage student engagement.
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Four books that support student inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment. Awesome Organs: Your organs are the most important things in your life. Why? Because they work hard every day and night to keep you alive! But how much do you really know about your amazing and awesome organs? [Read more...] When Germs Attack: There are germs all around us. Germs make us sick. Find out what germs are, how to keep them away … and how far a sneeze can fly through the air! [Read more...] Healthy and Delicious: Will your teeth fall out if you don’t eat enough fruit? What will happen if you don’t drink enough water? And what on earth is a rambutan? If you want to be fit and healthy, this book is for you! [Read more...] Killer Plants: Killer plants are on the loose, and they might be in your neighborhood … But should you be worried about these creepy killers? Read on, if you dare … [Read more...] -
Four books that support student inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment. The Shape of the Land: Mountains and canyons, lakes and land bridges … the land all around us has many different kinds of shapes. Why are some mountains taller than others, and some lakes deeper than others? [Read more...] Rocks: Have you ever wondered why some rocks are different colors? Or why some are heavier, stronger, or more beautiful than others? Why do some rocks float? And what makes diamonds so hard? All of these answers lie underground, and are waiting for you to dig them up! [Read more...] Weather Monsters: Are you scared of a little rain? Of course not! The weather is a normal part of our lives. But when weather monsters appear, be very afraid! [Read more...] Going, Going, Gone: You can’t move a mountain, right? Well, you can’t, but water, wind, and gravity can! How many years has it taken to make the Grand Canyon? How can a river change its course? And how can rocks travel at 200 miles per hour? [Read more...] -
Three books that support student inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. Building Shapes: What would it be like to work inside a circle? How about watching a movie inside a pyramid, or playing hockey inside a sphere? You’ll be amazed at the shapes of some buildings around the world! [Read more...] Money, Money, Money: How many chickens is one cow worth? What is the heaviest coin ever made? And how old is the oldest money? This book is really worth a read! [Read more...] It’s About Time: We count it, we save it, we use it, and we waste it. What is it? Time! Where does it come from though? Well, it’s about time you found out! [Read more...] -
Four books that support student inquiry into the orientation in place and time; discoveries; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individual and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. Flying Through Time: Flying today is very safe, but it hasn’t always been. Did you hear about the man who glued feathers to himself and tried to fly? How about the cat that flew a glider? You’ll be surprised at what you find when you’re flying through time. [Read more...] Signs of Life: Did aliens build canals on Mars? Does one of Jupiter’s moons really have an ocean filled with life? Over time, scientists have looked at and listened to deep space. They have been trying to answer the question: Are we alone in the universe? [Read more...] Catapults: Once upon a time, the sight of a catapult struck terror in the hearts of many people. But what exactly is a catapult? How does a catapult work? And what has happened to these once mighty weapons? [Read more...] Vikings: Imagine a Viking. What do you see? A big, bearded, scary warrior with a horned helmet? If so, this book is sure to change your view. Prepare to meet the real Vikings! [Read more...] -
Four books that support student inquiry into:- rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
- the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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Where do people have their ear pulled on their birthday? Which country celebrates everyone’s birthday on the same day? And what do different birthday sweets look like around the world? -
What does it feel like when you are happy? What does it feel like when you are sad? Can you feel two emotions at the same time? This book is all about our amazing feelings! -
Your brain looks like a pinkish-grey walnut, but it is really a supercomputer! Find out how it works to control your body and make you into who you are. -
Our teeth help us to eat, smile and even talk. Read this book to find out how they work, what had the sharpest teeth and why some people put teeth under their pillow at night! -
There are 7,000 spoken languages today, so how do we communicate internationally? Do you know how to talk without saying a word? And where did the first words come from anyway? -
We know that we should eat well, keep fit and care for our emotions. But why is that so important? And what else can we do to keep healthy and happy? -
What happens when we eat something? Come on a fascinating journey through the digestive system – starting from the moment your food is in the mouth! -
Maps are not only on paper. The first ones were drawn on cave walls and now we can get the whole world on a phone screen. How much do you know about maps? -
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere new? What about somewhere that no one else has ever been before? Read about the men and women who braved sea, snow and space. -
Have you ever noticed how salty the sea is? It has enough salt to cover the whole Earth! Dive into more fascinating facts about the ocean. -
Parts of the gigantic Great Wall of China are 2,500 years old. But who built it? And what was it for? Can you really see it from space? Read all about this Wonder of the World! -
The Roman city of Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption nearly 2,000 years ago. Discover the lives of the people there, what happened to them, and how we found their secrets. -
There are lots of ways to send messages. They could be things we want to keep secret, to places very far away or even to communicate with robots! Read this book to crack the code. -
Long ago, people created stories to understand the world. These stories had heroes, monsters and strange places, like a man who is half spider, a woman with snakes for hair and a lost city made of gold. Which myths do you know? -
You can make sculptures out of almost anything. There are the Ancient Greek statues made of marble and bronze, the Chinese emperor’s army of terracotta soldiers, and even sculptures made out of chocolate! -
The first drum was invented thousands of years ago. They have been part of our culture ever since to express how we feel and make music. But did you know they are also used in the military and can send messages? -
We use stage performances to bring stories to life. Do you know how to read a script, what the word ‘eyeball’ has to do with plays or who can act without saying a word? Break a leg and find out! -
Can you find magnets in the ground? Does anything grow in a magnetic field? And how do you make a magnet at home? Find out the answers, discover how magnets are made and get pulled in to the fascinating world of magnets! -
Everything in the world is made of stuff called matter. This means all living things, non-living things and even you are made of it. Find out what matter is and why it matters! -
Have you heard the saying, ‘What goes up, must come down’? Let’s look at the invisible force of gravity and how our lives wouldn’t be the same without it. -
Have you ever spotted a seed with legs? Of course not! But they still must travel away from their parent plant. Discover the clever ways that seeds glide, ride, float and even explode to travel far and wide. -
There are a lot of animals in the world. But is a duck like a crocodile because they both lay eggs? Bats and bees can fly, so are they the same? Let’s sort them out! -
How did we invent clothes? How do we have clothes of so many colours? And where in the world are clothes made? Find out about the amazing story of your clothes and where they come from.
